The big cheeses: Sarah Jessica Parker looked more than comfortable in the company of Barneys New York CEO Mark Lee, (left) and The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger

Mark Lee, Barneys CEO explained:
'Disney came up on a very short list of dreams - thinking about if we
could do anything, what would we do?

'They represent magic and Barneys New York holiday needs to be part magic and part surprise.'

Luis Fernandez, senior vice president
of creative for Disney Consumer Products, added: 'We thought, "A huge
force in fashion and a huge force in animation. What better than for
these two companies to get together and do something for the holidays?"'

Once on board, both teams brainstormed their dream narratives, and a wish list of fashion personalities.

WWD commented on Anna Wintour's palpable absence, writing: 'Noticeably absent is one top American editor, but otherwise Lee said cooperation was forthcoming.'

All the fashion character participants were asked to sign off on rights to their soon-to-be drawn animated selves, and once they had agreed to be included, all artist interpretation was at the discretion of Disney - no facial features, or waistlines could be redrawn.

Mr Lee said: 'We were unable and unwilling to give approval.'

There's no need to duck! L'Wren Scott dwarves Barney's Creative Director at large Simon Doonan, who bends down to accentuate the height difference between himself at the 6ft3 model